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The demolition drive against illegal encroachment began here on Thursday in the surrounding areas of K.N. Katju Marg in Delhi’s Rohini. JCB bulldozers have been employed to demolish all illegally constructed temporary and also permanent structures. No protest was seen by the local people over the demolition drive. The illegal temporary encroachments along the K.N. Katju road were being removed by the civic body officials. The police force along with para-military personnel have also reached the spot in adequate numbers to handle any untoward situation that may arise due to the demolition process. People were also seen removing the temporary constructed structures from the pavement of K.N. Katju Marg. Notably, the people had constructed small huts on the said pavement, i.e., the government land. Read all the Latest News , Breaking News and IPL 2022 Live Updates here. … [Read more...] about SDMC Starts Anti-encroachment Drive in Delhi’s KN Katju Marg; Police, Paramilitary Forces on Spot

The Delhi High Court on Friday expressed hope that the Indian Olympic Association (IOA) would consider the inclusion of high jumper Tejaswin Shankar and four other athletes in the national squad for the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games by increasing the quota of the squad. “This court is hopeful that the IOA would increase the Athletics Federation of India (AFI) quota for participation in the Commonwealth Games so that all five additionally selected athletes (including Shankar) are included in the Commonwealth contingent,” said Justice Jasmeet Singh slating the matter for further hearing on July 4. The court’s observation was following the submission of the Athletics Federation of India (AFI), in which it was informed that Shankar can be included in the squad if the AFI quota is increased by IOA. Shankar, India’s high jump national record holder, was knocking the doors of the Delhi High Court following his exclusion from the 2022 Commonwealth Games squad. He was not included … [Read more...] about Hope IOA Will Increase Quota for CWG Squad: Delhi HC on Tejaswin Shankar’s Plea

The Delhi High Court on Monday observed the speech delivered by former JNU student Umar Khalid, arrested in a UAPA case related to the alleged conspiracy behind the riots here in February 2020, in Amravati, Maharashtra was in bad taste but it does not make it a terrorist act. The high court’s observation came while hearing the bail plea of Khalid who has challenged a trial court’s March 24 order dismissing his bail application in the case. “That the speech is in bad taste, does not make it a terrorist act. We understand that extremely well. If the case of the prosecution is premised on how offensive the speech was, that by itself would not constitute an offence. We will give them (prosecution) the opportunity, a bench of Justices Siddharth Mridul and Rajnish Bhatnagar said. The bench further said that the speech was “offensive” and “distasteful” and “may tantamount to defamation but it will not tantamount to a terrorist activity.” The court was hearing the submissions advanced by … [Read more...] about 2020 Delhi Riots: Khalid’s Speech in Bad Taste but Doesn’t Make it Terrorist Act, Observes HC

Veteran sports administrator Narinder Batra was on Friday ordered to stop functioning as Indian Olympic Association (IOA) president by the Delhi High Court “in a contempt proceeding”, a month after it asked him to relinquish the top job. A vacation bench of Justice Dinesh Sharma passed the order on a contempt petition filed by Olympian and hockey World Cup winner Aslam Sher Khan. “The court ordered that Mr. Narinder Batra should stop from functioning as IOA president with immediate effect,” advocate Vanshdeep Dalmia, who appeared on behalf of Khan, told PTI. “It was a contempt proceeding as Mr. Batra was continuing to attend meeting as IOA president despite an earlier order of this court. “The court also said Mr. Anil Khanna, senior vice-president, will be the acting president of the IOA,” he added. On May 25, Batra was removed as IOA chief after the Delhi High Court struck down the post of ‘life member’ in Hockey India, courtesy which he had contested and won the apex body … [Read more...] about Delhi High Court Orders Narinder Batra to Stop Functioning as IOA Chief

New Delhi: The Delhi International Airport Limited is planning a major infrastructure expansion to increase its annual passenger handling capacity from around 75 million to 100 million by 2022, according to an official statement on Monday. The 'Phase 3A' infrastructure expansion - which includes construction of fourth runway, expansion of T1 apron area and development of dual elevated Eastern Cross Taxiway - would be completed by June 2022, the Delhi International Airport Limited (DIAL) said in the statement. "These works, upon completion, would not only increase the passenger handling capacity of the Delhi airport to 100 million passengers per annum (MPPA) in the next three years, but also enhance the airside capacity to handle 140 MPPA," the DIAL said. This means that if required, in future, the Delhi airport would be able to handle 140 MPPA. Total Rs 9,800 crore would be the capital expenditure for the Phase 3A expansion plan, said I Prabhakara Rao, Deputy Managing … [Read more...] about Delhi Airport Plans Expansion to Increase Annual Passenger Capacity to 100 Million by 2022

Hundred meat shops in north Delhi have been sealed by the area’s civic authorities for violation of norms as part of an ongoing drive that began a week ago, official said on Thursday. North Delhi Municipal Corporation (NDMC) on Thursday also took action to remove illegal temporary structures in areas falling in Rohini and Karol Bagh zones. The civic body had started a drive on May 4 to curb illegal selling of meat through shops or by vendors on the streets. Since then, NDMC authorities have “sealed 100 meat shops and 70-80 temporary structures have been removed” from areas under its jurisdiction, the NDNC said in a statement. On May 4, health department teams at the BJP-led North Delhi Municipal Corporation had conducted “raids” across it’s six zones and sealed several meat shops who were selling it illegally, officials had earlier said. NDMC zones are — City Sadar Paharganj Zone, Karol Bagh Zone, Rohini Zone, Keshavpuram, Civil Lines zone and Narela Zone. “Such raids would … [Read more...] about Delhi Civic Body Shuts Down 100 Meat Shops in One Week Under Anti-encroachment Drive

The Delhi High Court on Wednesday asked the Athletics Federation of India (AFI) to reconsider its decision and include high jumper Tejaswin Shankar in the national squad for the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games. Shankar, India’s high jump national record holder, was knocking the doors of the Delhi High Court following his exclusion from the 2022 Commonwealth Games squad. He was not included in the list of 37 names picked by the federation that held a selection committee meeting last week. “The court has recorded that he is the major contender for this year and only two people above him have the better jumps in the world. He met the qualification marks set by the AFI itself. The federation has been actively told to consider his participation in the selection meet,” his counsel Adv Malak Bhatt told IANS. He further said: “It’s a progressive order today…let’s see what happens on Friday because the AFI was saying they have a quota of 36 people which they can’t exceed but the high … [Read more...] about Delhi HC Asks AFI to Reconsider High Jumper Tejaswin Shankar’s Inclusion in CWG Squad

Delhi recorded 1,447 new Covid cases and one more death on Friday, while the positivity rate dropped to 5.98 per cent, according to data shared by the health department here. These fresh cases came out of 24,203 tests conducted the previous day, it said. The infection tally has risen to 19,28,841 while the death toll stands at 26,243. Delhi had recorded 1,934 Covid cases and zero death on Thursday, while the positivity rate had stood 8.10 per cent. Read all the Latest News , Breaking News , watch Top Videos and Live TV here. … [Read more...] about Covid: 1,447 New Cases, One More Death in Delhi; Positivity Rate Down to 5.98%

In two extraordinary decisions, the Narendra Modi government has given charge of the Intelligence Bureau to Tapan Deka, a 1988-batch Himachal Pradesh-cadre IPS officer, and a second extension as R&AW chief to Samant Goel, a 1984-batch IPS officer from the Punjab cadre. Deka has superseded seven officers from the 1987 and 88 batches, and this is being seen as a revolutionary step by the Modi government. With his appointment, the IB is going to lose seven officers of special director-level who are much senior to many of the state director generals of police. Deka joined the IB earlier as assistant director, has wide expertise, and has dealt with challenges in the Northeast, said sources. He was even posted in the region. He has been associated with anti-terror operations for more than a decade and a half. Deka was involved in counterterror operations in Kashmir as well and is known as a trusted man of union home minister Amit Shah. He was also incharge of the … [Read more...] about What The Appointment of Tapan Deka as IB Chief And Samant Goel’s Extension as R&AW Head Signal

Presidential candidate The decision made by the ruling NDA government to nominate Droupadi Murmu as its presidential candidate for India’s presidential elections in July is laudable. Ms. Murmu represents real empowerment as her journey in life is very inspiring. Despite personal setbacks she dedicated her life to public service. Let us hope that she will do justice to the post. Mejari Mallikarjuna, Visakhapatnam It is certainly a smart move and the NDA has stolen a march over the Opposition. Ms. Murmu’s background is sure to send a message of pride and hope to Adivasis. On the other hand, the Opposition must blame itself for failing to rise to the occasion. If Ms. Murmu wins, it is hoped that it does not remain a development of mere optics. It should infuse an urgent sense of direction and spirit in the Government to protect the rights of, and deliver justice to, Adivasis, many of whom are oppressed for trying to defend their constitutional and human rights. Firoz Ahmad, … [Read more...] about Letters to the Editor — June 23, 2022